Coloring Journals for Grownups - Creativity Meditation for Growth or for Fun

If you like to take some coloring wherever you go, coloring journals are a great option. Sometimes you sit down to journal and you can’t really think of what to write, but if you sit and put color to shapes on a page that often opens up the creative parts of our brain and relaxes us enough to be able to get in touch with our feelings and intentions for the now and the future.

Coloring Journals come in a few types, some have a few doodles or designs on each page, some have full pictures to color in on one page with either a journaling area or a calendar area on the other side, some have inspirational pieces to color while others have inspirational quotes with surrounding art. I have explored quite a few and of course have some favorites.

As you may know if you follow my social media, I have started using my large stash of art supplies in mixed media and with my Lifebook 2018 projects I am using this beautiful journal from Tyndale Publishing as my art journal.

Christian Coloring Journals

Gratitude: A Prayer and Praiser Coloring Journal

I really adore this GORGEOUS Prayer and Coloring Journal from Tyndale! The cover is the first of it’s kind with a raised printed hardback that just invites you to journal and color. Each page is special with either a scripture, prayer or inspirational quote and beautiful images to color and meditate on as well.

Gratitude invites you to bring creative journaling and the calming act of coloring into your quiet time. The Tyndale’s Living Expressions collection helps guide your thoughts as you pray or meditate about concerns such as health, overcoming stress, personal relationships, and more. Gratitude gives you a way to celebrate and give thanks. Filled with over 100 designs to color, plenty of space for journaling and sketching. A sample page is below

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Tranquility – A prayer and reflection coloring journal

This gorgeous book is the sister to Gratitude shown above, with gorgeous colored in portions, bible verses, inspiration and prompts to get you reflecting on your day.

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In His Presence Adult Coloring Book with Journal

Color and journal as you spend time with God

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Inspired to Grace Bible Study Journal

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Along the same lines but less fancy is this Posh Coloring Journal

Posh Adult Coloring Book: Hymnspirations for Joy & Praise

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Becoming Me – A Work in Progress

Color, Journal and brainstorm your way to a creative life. Combining quotes from inspiring women, positive affirmations, and artistic advice direct from Andrea Pippins, along with supportive prompts and exercises, this uplifting book is the perfect tool to get those creative juices flowing. And with stylish hand-lettering and full-color illustrations throughout, Becoming Me is a perfect gift and keepsake—as well as a powerful tool for self-expression.

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One of my favorite fantasy illustrators, Selina Fenech, has just released a new journal featuring her fairy art.

Fairy Inspiration Coloring Journal by Selina Fenech

These journals are 6×9 inches in size, 200 pages, and available in hardcover and paperback options. Selina’s book also includes area’s for bullet journaling.

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Johanna Basford has two coloring Journals

Secret Garden Journal – If features gilt edging, a ribbon and includes 70 small images from Secret Garden.
Secret Garden Mini-Journal This set of three mini journals is packaged as a gift set. Each journal contains 64 blank pages for your notes and sketches.